What's Eating My Crested Eve's Needle?
I've recently noticed something's been munching on my Crested Eve's Needle cactus. I live in Arizona and have been keeping cacti and succulents outside for about 15 years…
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Fungus Gnats Driving Me Crazy - What Am I Missing?
I've been dealing with a fungus gnat invasion since July, affecting about 15-20 of my plants, and I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. I've tried various methods like using Mosquito…
How Can I Stop Neighbors' Cats from Destroying My Garden?
I'm really struggling with my neighbor's cats that keep digging up and using my garden as a litter box. This has been going on for a couple of…
How can I tell if my African Milk Tree has pests?
I'm worried my African Milk Tree might have some pests. Can anyone help me figure out what to look for and what I should do about it?
What Could Have Stolen All the Apples from My Tree?
I just returned after being away for two weeks, and to my dismay, my apple tree, which had about 10 apples when I left, is now completely bare!…
Dealing with Late-Season Pest Attacks on My Cucumber and Zucchini Plants
I've been meticulously checking my cucumber and zucchini plants daily, trying to keep pests at bay, but I'm facing some serious issues. I've already lost three cucumber plants…
How Can I Keep Pests Away While a House Next Door is Being Torn Down?
I just bought a house, and right next to me, they're demolishing a vacant home to build a new one. Since I already have walls coming down inside…
Are Cukes Worth the Trouble? Tips for Beating Cucumber Beetles
I'm in Massachusetts and I usually plant cucumber transplants around Memorial Day. Every single year I face the same issue: by July, my cucumbers start wilting and dying,…
Help! Woodpecker Made a Big Hole in My House – What Should I Do?
I just discovered that a woodpecker has drilled a 5-inch hole in my house on the second floor, and it's really stressing me out! I'm not sure which…
My Garden Just Got Wrecked by Pests—Help!
I'm relatively new to gardening and this was my first attempt at managing a larger garden beyond the basics. I put in a ton of effort researching soil,…
Why Are My Squash Sprouts Disappearing?
I've planted spaghetti squash seeds three times, with two seeds in each of three containers. Just when they sprout, they completely disappear! Interestingly, I've got pumpkins growing in…
Help! Ground Squirrels are Wrecking My Garden - Any Tips?
Hey everyone! I'm a broke college student who got a garden plot at school, hoping to enjoy growing some veggies. I planted the usual California favorites like tomatoes,…
When Is It Safe to Remove Protection from Sunflower Seedlings?
I'm using the plastic bottle method to protect my sunflower seedlings from pests after some earlier losses. Now, I'm curious about when I can safely take the bottles…
Which Pests Don't Bother You Too Much?
We all have those pesky critters we encounter while caring for our plants. Although no one truly has a favorite pest, I'm curious about which ones you can…
What Pests Should I Expect in My Garden?
I'm just getting into gardening and have set up a few potted flowers along with an above-ground garden. However, I've spotted some tiny mites on my potted plants…
How Do Plants Get Pests Anyway?
I've got a question that might sound silly, but how do plants actually get pests? I get that if they're already infested when you buy them from a…
What Pests Might Be Eating My Onions?
I'm growing onions for the first time in zone 5b, and after hardening off my healthy onion starts for a few weeks, I planted them this past weekend.…
Tiny Jumping Bugs in My Plant Water – What Are They?
Hey everyone! I'm having a bit of a dilemma with my houseplants. I usually bottom water my plants, but lately, I've noticed these tiny, jumping bugs in the…
How Can I Get Rid of Rats in My Garden?
I've noticed a rat in my garden over the past couple of days. It's been sneaking around along the fence and munching on the bird seed I had…
What to Do About Mice in My Compost Bin?
I found some little mice peeking at me when I turned my compost yesterday, and they quickly scurried away to my neighbor's garden. I'm concerned about a potential…